Here at IPI, we work hard to provide the best training possible to mental health providers just like you so that you can help your clients/patients achieve a true state of wellness. Our team is comprised of a number of professionals from all over the world with various backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. However, one of the things we all have in common is our passion and devotion to revolutionizing mental healthcare.
Executive Leadership

Will Van Derveer, MD
Co-Founder
Will Van Derveer, MD is co-founder of Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI), along with friend and colleague Keith Kurlander, MA. He co-created IPI as an expression of what he stands for. First, that anyone can heal, and second that we medical providers must embrace our own healing journeys in order to fully command our potency as healers. Dr. Van Derveer spent the last 20 years innovating and testing a comprehensive approach to…
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Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC
Co-Founder
Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC is the Co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and the Integrative Psychiatry Centers. He has practiced integrative psychotherapy for over a decade. After years of treating highly complex patients, as well as a personal journey of overcoming complex mood-related issues, he turned toward integrative psychiatric practices as a key component to achieving mental health…
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Kelly Thooft, MBA
COO/CFO
Kelly Thooft serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI) and the Integrative Psychiatry Centers (IPC). She brings a broad expertise in supporting businesses from startups to large global enterprises undergoing accelerated growth, transformation, and change. Prior to joining IPI and IPC, Kelly partnered with business leaders across various industries…
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Program Development, Student Success and DEI Leadership

Jaime Davila, MA, LPC
Director of Psychedelic Trainings
Jaime received his Master of Arts in Counseling from Regis University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado. Originally Born in Puerto Rico, and raised in a military family, Jaime has spent time in Europe, Central America, and many states in the US. He brings a unique blend of interpersonal, analytic and technical skills to his healing work and also provides services in…
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Wilhelmina De Castro, LCSW
Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Home Group Lead
Wilhelmina De Castro, LCSW (She/They) is trained in KAP (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy) through PRATI (Psychedelic Research and Training Institute) and MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy through MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies. In addition to supporting IPI with building DEI initiatives, Wilhelmina works as PRATI’s KAP Training Scholarship Program…
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Jaime Dias Delgado, LCSW
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant – Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training
Jaime Dias Delgado, LCSW (he, they) is a Culture & Identity consultant and trauma therapist with a practice rooted in liberation psychology. Jaime received an MSW from Fordham University and subsequently worked in professional-level foster care, intimate partner violence, youth gender and sexuality education, elementary education curriculum development and student accessibility…
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Rohini Kanniganti, MD
Lead Physician – Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training
Rohini Kanniganti, MD, MSPH, HMDC is a Boulder based Board Certified Family Physician. Dr. Kanniganti graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, amazed at the mystery of atoms and energy levels. She then graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Master of Science in Public Health and a Doctor of Medicine, with her mantra…
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Shelby Shaw
Director of Student Engagement – All Programs
Shelby has worked as a researcher, educator, and leader in the fields of higher education, community education, and K-12 education for the past fifteen years. Shelby has a diverse background in the field of education: specializing in transformative pedagogy with underserved populations and having taught in a variety of arenas, including public schools, community organizations…
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Jay Thooft
Director of Group Engagement – All Programs
Jay serves at the Director of Group Engagement with IPI overseeing the enrollment for the Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Training Program. Jay works with individual students as well as large group practices, hospital systems, and behavioral health clinics to get their clinicians up to speed on Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. Jay holds a Masters of Arts degree in…
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Operations, HR and Marketing Leadership

Mackenzie Ray
Director of Operations (Bio Title)
Mackenzie Ray is the Operations Manager for Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She is driven by her passion for people, community and team. With over fifteen years’ experience in operations, people and talent, she’s dedicated to being a vital part of growing a company from the start to large scale productions. She is most comfortable wearing many hats and dedicated to…
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Blakely Saucier
Head of Faculty Relations & Retreat Planning
Blakely Saucier received her BFA in Theatre Design and Technical Production from the University of Memphis, and spent the first ten years of her career working as a Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, Program Manager, and Artistic Director for both professional and youth theatre companies. Equipped with a passion for plant medicine, community engagement, and creative…
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Tonya Dove
Director of People, Talent, and Culture
Tonya serves as the Director of People, Talent, and Culture at IPI. She brings 20 years of experience in human resources, talent acquisition, social services, marketing, and community development. She specializes in building teams and processes for start-ups and companies in hyper-growth around the country. She leads through her passion for technology, employee experience…
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